Chapter 317 Two Imperial Edicts
From then on, the Shen brothers frequently entered and exited the palace, often staying out all night.
At first, Shangguan Jin was a little worried, wondering if this was a bad idea.
But I gradually got used to it.
If they don't want to go back, they don't want to! Anyway, they're perfectly safe in the palace...
At first, it was just Shen Qingjun leading Shen Qingming to the palace.
Later, even thirteen-year-old Shen Qingrui followed along to the palace.
The youngest sister, Shen Qingyu, was so angry that she threw tantrums more than once, saying that none of her brothers were reliable and that they only cared about themselves and didn't care about her, their younger sister.
Shangguan Jin didn't care.
While he's still young, it's good for him to run around more and build up his relationship with the emperor. That way, if he gets into trouble later, it'll be easier to plead for him.
However, what Shangguan Jin was thinking about now was which family's girl her emperor nephew would choose as empress.
This isn't just Shangguan Jin's opinion.
Everyone in the capital thought the same thing: who would become the Empress of the Imperial Family?
Who will become the new elite in Chongqing...?
Ever since Shangguan Jin celebrated Madam Shen's birthday more than half a year earlier than before the new year, the thoughts of those noble ladies have been stirring.
Then, as December approached, another heavy snow fell.
Emperor Xiao Jing suddenly issued two imperial edicts, leaving everyone completely bewildered.
The first imperial edict was issued to the Xu family.
The imperial edict was concise and clear, bestowing upon Xu Roujia the title of Imperial Concubine, and ordering her to enter the palace three years later.
The second imperial edict was issued to the Changsheng family.
The imperial edict was concise and clear, establishing Huangfu Ruoxi, the youngest daughter of Changsheng Gong, as empress, with their wedding taking place three years later.
The two imperial edicts were both expected and unexpected.
Everyone knew that Xu Roujia was going to the palace.
But Huangfu Ruoxi from the Changsheng family...
"Have you met the old general's daughter?" someone asked in the Chunbuwan Teahouse.
"I've seen her. In the outskirts of Beijing, that young lady led a horse race with her entourage!"
“I’ve seen it too. That lady whipped a scoundrel who was bullying a beggar last time.”
"Does our Emperor have a taste for this?"
"Oh dear! Don't think like that!"
Everyone knows that Changsheng Gong made the greatest contribution to the Emperor's ascension to the throne. If it weren't for Changsheng Gong arriving in time with the Imperial Guard, who knows who would be sitting on the dragon throne now!
After thinking about it carefully, everyone seemed to understand.
His merit in following the emperor deserves a great reward, especially since Duke Changsheng now commands the Weiyuan Army!
......
Inside the Prime Minister Xu's residence, Xu Roujia breathed a sigh of relief as she held the imperial edict in her hand.
Madam Xu also breathed a sigh of relief.
But I still feel a little unwilling.
She thought her family could also contend for the Empress's position...
“Grandmother! Things are much better now! The position of Imperial Concubine is an unattainable goal for any household,” Xu Roujia said with a smile.
Mrs. Xu nodded.
"That is... the Empress's position belongs to the Huangfu family, and from now on..."
Roujia, your grandmother believes in you; you will surely be able to secure your position in the harem.
Xu Roujia smiled and nodded.
Was the Empress's position given to Huangfu Ruoxi?
She was also a little surprised.
However, this is good news for her.
She knew Huangfu Ruoxi's personality; she wasn't the kind of person who harbored ulterior motives.
If the Empress's position were to go to someone like Qian Qingqing, she would be in for a bit of trouble!
What good is the title of Imperial Concubine? As long as she can enter the palace, she will surely be able to control the harem just like her aunt did back then...
......
Shangguan Jin looked helplessly at Madam Huangfu, whose face was full of sorrow.
"Madam Shen, our relationship is good now! You can't just ignore this!"
Do you think Ruoxi, with her personality, can stay in the harem for more than a few years?
The master originally said he would find one for Ruoxi from among the generals in the north.
I feel a little sorry for Ruoxi. I didn't want her to go to the North so early, but who knew...
Since entering the manor, Lady Huangfu's brow has never been furrowed.
She thought she had made her point very clearly.
When she visited the Duke of Dingguo's mansion last time, she deliberately didn't bring Huangfu Ruoxi with her.
She had already said that she was going to arrange a marriage for Huangfu Ruoxi, so why did such an imperial decree suddenly appear?
Shangguan Jin was also quite helpless.
She was just playing along with the emperor's nephew, but that doesn't mean she could actually recommend anyone to him!
Lady Huangfu saw that Shang Guanjian remained silent for a long time, only sighing, and she realized what was going on.
"Madam Shen? You... really know nothing about it?" Madam Huangfu asked softly.
Shangguan Jin shook her head.
"I really don't know! If I did know, given our relationship, I would definitely tell you!"
"Our Emperor..." Shangguan Jin sighed.
Lady Huangfu didn't know what to say.
“Then… Madam Shen, why don’t you go to the palace? Or perhaps ask His Majesty to rescind the imperial decree?” Madam Huangfu suddenly blurted out.
Shangguan Jin...
Do you think I have that ability?
This is an imperial edict, issued openly! How could His Majesty possibly retract it?
No, I just don't understand, isn't being an empress good?
Ruoxi hasn't settled her marriage yet, so His Majesty isn't exactly stealing someone else's wife!
Furthermore, any family receiving such an imperial edict would be overjoyed.
"It has to be your house!" Shangguan Jin couldn't help but say.
Lady Huangfu...
"Madam Shen, you know my Ruoxi!"
With her brains, could she possibly last three moves against that girl from the Xu family?
What kind of family is the Xu family? Every girl from there is cunning and scheming.
Just like our Ruoxi...
Haha, I'm worried that girl will be banished to the cold palace without even knowing what she did wrong.
"If you were in my shoes, what if your Yu'er went to the palace and became the Empress? Wouldn't you be worried about your mother?" Madam Huangfu couldn't help but complain.
Shangguan Jin thought for a moment.
If Yu-jie enters the palace...
To be honest, I'm actually quite worried myself...
"Alright! Don't think too much about it. His Majesty has made Ruoxi Empress, so he will definitely be able to protect her."
Now that there is no Empress Dowager in the palace, Ruoxi will be the most powerful one after entering the palace.
You can arrange for two experienced nannies and a personal maid.
Is Ruoxi doing well in the palace?
First, look at His Majesty! Second, look at your maternal family!
Don't you realize that His Majesty has already bestowed upon your third son the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guards?
"Besides, your family isn't exactly a pushover either," Shangguan Jin said.
Lady Huangfu thought about it and it seemed that this was the only way.
"But... my master said that girls from the Huangfu family will not enter the palace." Madam Huangfu still wanted to struggle a bit.
"That was said during the reign of the late emperor."
"Don't you know that a new emperor brings a new court?" Shangguan Jin subconsciously retorted on behalf of her imperial nephew.
Lady Huangfu...
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